Luck Wasnt on Her Side The train had been rolling on for a second day. By now, the passengers had grown familiar, shared more than a...
Valerie was scrubbing the dishes at the kitchen sink, her hands red from the hot water, when John walked in. Before he entered, he flicked the...
I called out the window, Mum, what are you doing out this early? Youll catch your death! She turned around and waved her shovel in greeting:...
My son has always had an incredible memory. Back at nursery, he could recite every single line of all the holiday plays by heart. Up until...
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE James, may I have a word? In the doorway appeared the fair-haired head of Emily. Usually fussy and rather loud, today my...
How could she do that? Didnt even ask! No phone call, not a word! Just waltzes into someone elses home and takes over as if she...
IN SEARCH OF A MISTRESS Clare, what on earth are you doing? Tom stared bleary-eyed at his wife, who was handing him his shorts and a...
TWO SISTERS Once upon a time, there are two sisters living in England. The elder, Grace, is admired by everyonebeautiful, prosperous, and wealthy. The younger, Molly,...
Theres Still Work to Be Done at Home Granny Violet struggled to open the old garden gate and wobbled her way to the front door. After...
You know, yesterday I was doing the washing up in the kitchen when Andrew strode in. First thing he did was flick off the light. Its...